Suffering with a Covid ‘razor blade’ sore throat? Try Manuka honey

If you feel unwell with a bad throat and a temperature you may well have caught one of the new strains of Covid circulating this autumn. The NHS recommends honey for a sore throat. Why not upgrade to Manuka honey?

This superior honey contains high levels of Methylglyoxal (MGO) - a compound linked to antibacterial and antimicrobial effects which gives Manuka honey its scientifically proven ability to fight bacteria and infections.

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“Current NHS Covid advice is to have a teaspoon of honey for a razor
blade sore throat. I recommend Manuka honey as this particular honey has a
soothing texture and unique measurable antibacterial qualities that can help
calm sore throats and support a faster recovery with no side-effects whatsoever
except a lovely taste in the mouth.”

Dr Hilary Jones - GP & TV Health Expert

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Ease your Covid symptoms with Manuka honey

Honey is recommended by the NHS as first line of defence for sore throats and coughs. Here we explain how modern science is now beginning to uncover why Manuka honey should form part of your defence against Covid.

INHIBITS COVID VIRUS

Manuka honey contains MGO - Methylglyoxal, to give it its full name – the high levels of which are unique to Manuka honey. One recent lab-based study found MGO may inhibit the virus that causes Covid-19 – researchers found MGO boosted levels of powerful immune system cells to fight the virus while keeping potentially dangerous inflammation at bay.

SOOTHES RAZOR BLADE SORE THROATS

Sore throats are caused by the body’s inflammatory reaction to the Covid virus. Manuka honey’s potent anti-oxidant phenolic compounds and flavonoids have the ability to suppress inflammatory markers helping to regulate the body's immune response, preventing excessive inflammation.

HONEY VS. COUGH MEDICINE

A 2018 study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found that honey may be more effective than over-the-counter treatments for children’s coughs, especially in reducing cough frequency and severity. While this study wasn’t specific to Manuka honey, its findings support honey’s general effectiveness as a natural cough suppressant.

97% of our customers would choose Manuka honey over OTC medication for their cough or cold

Manuka honey offers natural soothing relief for coughs, colds and sore throats. Try 1-2 spoonfuls a day to coat the throat or stir into a warming drink with lemon and ginger.

"I took Manuka honey everyday during my episode of Covid. My sore throat improved as did my recovery."

Helen O, ✅ verified customer review

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“Just love the strong taste especially with Greek yogurt. When I recently had COVID I was having a tsp every day very soothing for my throat and definitely aided recovery”

Patricia C.

15/07/2025

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“Love Manuka Honey, it really helps with sore throats and general well being. Definitely helped my husband recover from Covid and a chest infection!”

Alexandra H.

15/07/2025

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1000 MGO Manuka Honey 250g - Monofloral

"I had a really bad cough after contracting COVID. On taking this honey in a few days was much better. Am now taking every day."

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15/07/2025

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